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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Tag Archives: deer
Ballston Lake Hike: North Woods
little I really enjoyed strolling these woods in Ballston Lake on a quiet afternoon (Between 38 – 40 Shadow Wood Way, Shadow Wood Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019). We parked on the street in front of the trail head and … Continue reading
Posted in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County
Tagged ballston spa, bird watching, birding, birds, clifton park, deer, hike, nature, north woods, peaceful, rabbit, snow, snow shoeing, tepee, trail, wasp, wasp nest, wigwam, winter hike, woods
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Westchester Hike in Rye: Marshlands Conservancy
I go to so many preserves to see what they have to offer, and this is one of the few that is a true winner warranting return. I went to the Marshlands Conservancy with my Mom over winter break and … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged 3 mile hike, 3 miles, bird watching, birding, birds, boston post road, conservancy, deer, forest, habitat, hike, marshlands, marshlands conservancy, nature, new york, ruins, rye, salt marsh, sunset, trail, turkey, urban exploration, westchester, wildlife sighting, wildlife sightings
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Urban Exploration in Yonkers Untermyer Park
Untermyer Park is probably one of the cooler hikes I’ve been on. I wouldn’t classify it as a hardcore hike by any means, almost more urban exploration in a natural setting. The park is located in Yonkers, NY (Westchester) and … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged abandoned, architecture, deer, estate, free, Fun, garden, greek, hike, nature, palisades, river, roman, ruins, son of sam, trail, Untermyer Park, urban exploration, view, vista, westchester, yonkers
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Pleasantville hikes and bites: Rockefeller State Park and Flour & Sun Bakery
I spent Thanksgiving at home with my family in Westchester, and before we had our feast I got to take a beautiful snowy hike with my Mom. Rockefeller State Park in Pleasantville was the destination, and it was so beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged 13 bridges, 13 bridges trail, bakery, bird watching, birding, caramel, carriage road, chocolate, club crackers, deer, dessert, eagle hill, eastern bluebird, eat me, family, flour & sun, hike, nature, old sleepy hollow trail, pie, Pleasantville, rockefeller, rockefeller state park, saw mill, saw mill river treat, sleepy hollow, snow, state park, sweet and salty, thankful, thanksgiving, trail, winter wonder land, yum
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Catskill Hike: Ashokan Reservoir
You don’t have to be a mountain climber to experience the beauty of the Catskills, you just have to know where to look. There is a flat paved trail along the Ashokan Reservoir in the town of Olivebridge with breathtaking … Continue reading
Posted in Catskills
Tagged ashokan, ashokan reservoir, awe inspiring, beautiful, biking, bird watching, Catskills, deer, Fun, hike, mountains, nature, olivebridge, rollerblading, running, trail, views
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Westchester Hike: Twin Lakes
I spent so many hours of my youth hiking at Twin Lakes in Eastchester and when I am visiting my family in Westchester I still often return to these trails. The short drive from my childhood home was beautiful down … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged abandoned, bird watching, birding, birds, california road, deer, dog walking, eastchester, hike, horseback riding, lake, nature, ruins, trails, twin lakes, waterfall, westchester, woodpecker
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Westchester Hike: Lenior Preserve
I visited Lenior Preserve in Yonkers, Westchester and it was a great little spot. Doesn’t take long to walk around this 40 acre plot, but you may find some odd things along the way to hold your attention. It’d be … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged abandoned, abandoned mansion, birds, butterfly garden, deer, gazebo, hike, Lenior Preserve, nature, old croton aqueduct trail way, palisades, ruins, trails, urban, urban oasis, views, vista, westchester, woods, yonkers
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Hand Hollow Conservation Area
As the days grow shorter it is getting harder to visit new hiking trails, there are only so many near by! The weather we had this last was so phenomenal I couldn’t help but get in the car after work … Continue reading
Grant’s Cottage
I made a stop at Grant’s Cottage in Wilton and had a walk about the grounds. I started in the gift shop/museum. I looked at the artifacts and read some quotes about Ulysses S. Grant’s last days. A ‘death mask’ … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga County
Tagged artifact, deer, frog, Fun, grant, history, museum, nature, overlook, red tail hawk, trail, ulysses s grant, wilton
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The Local Flavor Cafe + Peebles Island
I love walking around the Empire State Plaza farmer’s market on a sunny afternoon and seeing what local vendors have to offer. I tried a really great sample from The Local Flavor Café and asked if they had a storefront. … Continue reading
Posted in Watervliet
Tagged asparagus, butter and eggs, cake, deer, feed, feed me, Fun, hike, magical, nature, pickles, rapids, raspberry iced tea, sandwich, soup, the local flavor cafe, trails, wildflowers, woodchuck, yumf
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